DEAL Craftsman 216 Pc Versastack Socket Set Complete Review

Here I am going over the Craftsman 216 Pc Socket set for the Versastack setup. I go over the Pros and Cons and my thoughts on the set as well as how I will be using it for work. I will have many tools linked below in the TOOLS and TOOLS CONT. Link if you are interested.
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[@bene54]

This is a very decent set and an exceptional value. I have a young neighbor that is going through tech school. He and his mom do not have a lot of money. I helped him buy this set and the first thing I did was replace the wrench set with a complete set of Capri Tools combo wrenches and had him invest in a good set of screwdrivers. He is all set. His instructor complimented him on the decision to get this set and save money till he can upgrade after he gets established in a garage. Thanks Tony, a good video!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed and thank you. Good choice on swapping the wrenches out and getting a good set of screwdrivers as well

[@projectkarr]

This is my new go to set in my truck toolbox. Covers a great range of sizes and really compact. Also gives you room to add tools if you need to.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Indeed. Been using it 2 weeks now and it's doing good.

[@colinj5291]

I do like that the allen keys come with the plastic holders vs the old Sears mechanic tool sets where they were simply bagged and impossible to fit back into the carrying case.

[@NicWolfer]

I want to see a video of your work van layout!! Always interested in seeing everyones set ups!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thanks. I'll work on that soon 👍

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I bought this set for my brother last week. It was a gift, plus, I was tired of him not having what I needed when I went over to help with stuff. For $99, I can’t complain. It didn’t have too much fluff (reasonable amount of bits), good selection of sockets that a non pro/amateur DIYer would need, and a great compact case (it’s just going to the house. I think it’s a great starter set and is decent quality for $99. On top of that, I’m trusting Craftsman warranty. I bought it at Ace, which means he should be able to warranty there, or possibly Lowe’s. If not, Craftsman website says they have a no questions asked warranty (no proof of purchase required). I don’t really anticipate him breaking anything (he’s not going to be using anything heavy). My biggest gripe with sets like these is that I wish they wouldn’t bother with 12 point sockets (average person that buys these won’t need them), and I wish the wrenches went up to 19mm and/or 3/4. Other than that, I think it will be a great set for him (appliances, toys, furniture, minor car work, etc).

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed. For the price it is a nice set and ya same here. Most people at home wont need 12 point and ya I also agree the wrench selection is lacking for sure. Other then that I'm sure it will make a good set for him.

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

@@TonyTheTechnician No doubt. Also, I gotta agree with you on Milwaukee. I keep seeing videos for people talking about how impressed they are with them, but you could pay a little more (often times, less), and get just as good/better tools. Capri and Tekton are great brands, and both are a lot cheaper than Milwaukee. Love their power tools, but I can’t bring myself to pay for their hand tools.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm absolutely agreed I love the power tools that I own from them but the hand tools just aren't worth it to me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well

[@michealrobinson]

I agree with you on the overall quality of Craftsman tools. I remember back when I bought a 151pc USA made mechanics tool set from Sears for $99 and I still have and use most of these tools today. Some 20+ years later

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing your experience I always appreciate your input

[@ste-bow771]

This is by far the best storage solution for these $100-200 kits. I love the ability to add on another set of drawers for other tools.

[@kdtxtoolreviews1084]

I’ve been picking a few craftsman stuff up here lately, a lot are being produced now in Taiwan, India, and even in Japan on some screwdrivers that mimic vessel designs. Also some of the new V20 power tools are being assembled here in the US so that’s a big step. The V series also looks promising as they are super similar to MAC stuff. Good review you got here. Thanks

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you and ya they javelin some good stuff it's just a matter of finding them at the best price.

[@a2r7n6]

I bought two nephews each a set to get them an entry socket set that gives them a bunch of sizes in an organized box. Quality is okay, and they can add/replace to it as they grow up.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Agreed its decent and a nice selection. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@MegaMikeArnold]

Really good video, thanks a lot. Very useful. Subscribed

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you. I really appreciate it

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again Tony Thank you for another Great Video. I am looking forward to seeing more of the system once your using them. Again thank you

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you glad you enjoyed and ya I will do an update soon

[@Snowmannorth]

Great review, Tony! I was able to get one of these for $99. Great value.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice!! Thank you

[@carlosgaray9212]

Nice video, my fist set was like that craftsman USA made. I wanted to build on it, Sears went under could not get them warranted so I stopped using them. One Mobil set I think gets over looked is the channel lock briefcase style sold at sams, I have the Kirkland equivalent. Nice set has a good range.

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. WD40 silicone lubricant works great on 1/4 and 3/8 ratchets. Can also be reapplied between teardown service. Great for cold climates vs. traditional grease. Love the channel BTW.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you!! 👍

[@brianmellard5886]

I look forward to seeing a van tour

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Sounds good 👍

[@timweb1510]

Quite a collection you have man

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍 haha thanks

[@rodrigodelallata7140]

I feel the same about Craftsman and Milwaukee tools, was interested in Milwaukee's combo wrenches when they came out but are overpriced in my opinion. I do have a lot of old Craftsman tools that are over 40yrs. old from my younger years. Now Tekton for a large part work for me in chrome. Sunex and Klutch impact sockets are good for the price and Quality.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Completely agree. Very nice. Its always nice to have some old Craftsman around and good selections you decided to go with. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@brendanmctigue9641]

The craftsman pro series were great.

[@claudbrown283]

@ tony. What do you use to oil yr hand tools would like to see a pic of yr work van layout

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I primarily use a light coat of wd40 wiped over the tools and as far as lubricating Ratchets it all depends on the ratchet itself. I'll be working on the van video soon. 👍

[@toolinhand]

Keep the mechanic's set under the 2 drawer unit. If you put it under the suitcase, or most other units, it tends to loosen itself at the latches if shifted side to side. It doesn't seem to loosen itself from the 2 drawer unit.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I realized the tool box latches don't hold as nicely as the other latches from the other versa stack units that I own. I actually ended up using a zip tie to lock the latches in place. Obviously that won't work for those that constantly remove the set but it works very well for me since the latches have pass through spots to tie it down. Great tip. Thanks for sharing

[@danr1920]

I got a heck of good deal on a DeWalt 192 pc. set. $99.99. Very similar set without all the screwdriver bits. A few more sockets, deeps have the same number as the shallow. The blow molded case is meant for store display mostly, not day to day usage. I have a few "classic" USA Craftsman and have watched the sad decline.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I also have the 192 pc set and love it. A great coverage of tools without all the excessive fluff tools.

[@kylepowell9829]

Pass the deal along.... looking for that DeWalt set

[@ssranch6662]

Hey Tony. I have some craftsman hand tools. I have some of there sockets to fill in the empty spots on my Hansen socket trays. And I have there line wrenches and there 11 piece sae and metric long pattern anti slip gunmetal chrome wrenches. And I like em. But do you think icon or Quinn from hf are better quality? I have a lot of the icon and quinn sockets mainly chrome and Ithey seem decent quality but wonder about longevity. Would love to get your input on this Tony.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Personally I don't have very much experience with quinn. They do seem decent but I have been pretty pleased with this Craftsman set so far. Sorry I couldn't be of more help

[@andrestnt]

Would be nice if they released a version with the v series/usa made tools. Or a empty box so you could fill with your own tools

[@TonyTheTechnician]

The v series version would probably be around 400 if I had yo guess lol. As far as the v series tools I have seen they are nice but mostly over priced. Now if they made a usa version that would be sweet.

[@andrestnt]

@@TonyTheTechnician yes some stuff is overpriced, But alot of it is actually a good value. Specifically the strain up Facom rebrand.

[@inliner3114]

Does anyone know the dimensions of the drawers on this product? I want a tool set that I can take them out and put them into my tool chest to keep everything organized.

[@chrisrichardson8315]

Good review

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you

[@wondernoodles9394]

I use to get alot of craftman hand tools from sears knowing they’re good quality tool from USA and now they’re forged from china and i can feel the difference between the old ones from the now

[@deanslegos1990]

Thanks

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍

[@philbert8423]

Tony, I bought the 1/4 and 3/8 socket sets from Milwaukee because I was curious. I got them on sale on two different occasion. I would say that they are very good quality. Their ratchets are nice as well. I agree they are pricy. Got 1/4 @119,99$ CAD +15% taxes and 3/8 was 100$CAD new without taxes(shady sale😎). I just purchase the 3/8 impact Capri tools shallow/deep/semi-deep SAE+Metric for 315$CAD shipped to my door(to replace my skipping Gearwrench). So I think when it comes down to options in Canada we’re very limited and if you are not willing to comit a ton of $ then Craftsman is an option for a lot of people(I don’t own any). By the way what are your thoughts on the VSeries?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Ya I understand it's a littler harder and pricier to get thing in Canada but I'm glad you got some good deals when you could. The v series are nice tools but I don't think the quality difference justifies the price difference.

[@philbert8423]

@@TonyTheTechnician wow thanks for quick reply…it is very appreciated. I like your tool reviews to make my mind on some purchases. You definitely helped me out with the Capri impact socket sets. Keep up the good work!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@philbert8423 thank you I appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoy the videos and find them helpful.

[@carlosybarra5575]

One of the things I like about this set is the lack of fluff(bits and Allen keys). Tool companies are taking the hint I believe that most people that buy these sets want more coverage on the socket and wrench side. I still think the Gearwrench cube (232 piece I believe) is the best. Their inclusion of ratcheting wrenches and having their bits in a secondary container is awesome. Hopefully we start seeing this trend in other sets.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I completely agree. It used to be every single set had half of it as fluff items and it was annoying. I am also starting to notice less fluff in alot of kits which is great 👍

[@itsheff3929]

I wish harbor freight would get the hint. I mean come on harbor fright, a hammer? Lol I got harbor freights 154 piece set bc it had more sockets than their 300 piece cube. Lol way too much gimmicky stuff in their cube

[@draffa5798]

I don't have any milwaukee hand tools. I do think their wrench set is pricey. I don't know anything about them though. I do love their power tools though. I think their awesome

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed. Same here.

[@kewdo1137]

What brand midrange would you recommend

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Tekton, gearwrench, Capri.

[@km6832]

What top level do you recommend?

[@preppinglife624]

For the price point it's not a bad deal.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya when it's on sale it's a good deal for sure

[@toolinhand]

The sockets must have come from a bad batch to have those scratches. The set I got last year doesn't have those scratches. Hopefully Craftsman makes sure that doesn't happen anymore.

[@winejew9594]

Cheaper wrenches use cheaper steel. They're thicker to stay strong. Learned that from a Snap On van.

[@jonathansims525]

How are they holding up?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Good so far. Mainly been using the 1/4 stuff from the kit and some of the 3/8. I don't think I've used any of the 1/2 stuff yet

[@jonathansims525]

@@TonyTheTechnician Thanks for the quick reply! Thinking about picking it up for $120... not sure if I should wait around for another $100 sale or not.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya at 120 it's still not a bad deal. No way would I pay 200 for it but 120 isn't a bad deal at all

[@ChevyBlazerBoy]

I bought 4 drawer set at sears 15 + years ago and it stays in my truck. It has all usa made stuff and the 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets are the usa made polished thin profile ratchets. The last usa made ratchets they made before being made in china or elseware.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Great set!!! Glad you still have it as well

[@leefisher.styrenemarine5566]

Well you're not really old enough to know this but Craftsman was the original designer of those ratchets back in the day and snap-on came out with a similar style ratchet and there was a big lawsuit and if I remember right Craftsman 1 the lawsuit so the patent was issued to Craftsman on those ratchets

[@caulijutsu1575]

Subscribed because you’re through

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you

[@mt1885]

If they would do a *METRIC* only sets like that as an option.

[@carlosgaray9212]

That’s why tekton is in business lol

[@bryansmith5980]

I just donated my craftsman hand tools to Good Will for resale. Nice tax write off to?

[@fsb_-bf3th]

13:55 I'm sure it works fine. But it just sounds horrible

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya they sound horrible but work OK nothing great but they work. Haven't had an issue yet so that's a plus

[@chaselesser3191]

I like Milwaukee tools. The design seems functional. But not for the price. I will never buy in at that price point. As for craftsman, I feel the same, I got one of the final USA sets, a 309pc. I still have it. Rarely use it. And I’m torn between keeping it, or selling it for the Tekton 3/8” master set. Or having both, … because Racecar..

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha agreed and ya racecar 🤣👍🤣

[@km6832]

I suspect you only hate because these are not american made

[@TonyTheTechnician]

For one I don't hate these at all. I use them at work almost every day. So you suspect wrong